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Book / Fantasy

February 27, 2025

Reads: 476

Comments: 1

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Vincenzo Guerriero, a mafia hitman, opens his eyes to find himself in the middle of a fantastical forest in the dead of night. He finds himself in a world of magic and monsters, of intelligent creatures both like and unlike him. He finds himself under the Blood Moon, brought back… Read More
A suicidal young man with AIDS falls for a young lady with Schizoaffective Bipolar Disorder He pursues her to the streets after leaving a psychiatric hospital. Read More
A young woman in the middle of a personal tragedy discovers inner strength while trying to save someone in a worse position. Read More
Everyone falls in love at least once in their lifetime. It arrives unexpectedly, like it did with me with the boy next door. And that’s when the roller coaster of a love story began— Read More
Renea found herself in a desperately lonely situation after losing her best friend, Rachel. She was eternally anxious which kept her from reaching out. After time feeling drained and disassociated, Renea befriended a man 8 years older and fell victim to his alluring words. After meeting him, Renea comes to… Read More
Love doesn’t always come easily. For some, it means fighting against everyone and everything to stay together, even risking everything, like Romeo and Juliet. Read More
"When a crow finds food, it caws to other crows to share the food. When a dog finds food, it consumes half and wastes the rest, barking and fighting to prevent other dogs from sharing"- Nancy recalls a proverb her dying grandma told her when she was 10. Read More

Tags: fiction, tragedy

When the Johnson family gathers for their annual Thanksgiving feast, no one expects a technological apocalypse orchestrated by the most unlikely of saboteurs. One cousin's calculated revenge will transform an ordinary family gathering into a catastrophic showdown where kitchen appliances become weapons, long-buried secrets bubble to the surface, and survival… Read More
"quartz box" is the brief story of the unfortunate adventures of a young girl living in a block of quartz. Read More
In the year 2030 a world where magic reigns supreme, Ellard a being formally known as the “Mighty Overlord” who was humanity’s strongest. Had conquered many battlefields during his youth making his names known far and wide. However, during his last battle he was caught up in a plot made… Read More

Book / Fantasy

November 06, 2024

Reads: 114

Shelves: 1

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Relye Tsyse, a school girl suffered from derealization, suddenly fell through the world to another. Later he met a man named Esyst Eyler, who explains the phenomenon of falling, known as dilation, and how it affects only 'disconnected and distant' peoples. The story narrates the journey of these two, who… Read More

Book / Non-Fiction

October 30, 2024

Reads: 804

Shelves: 1

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This true story details my grief surrounding the loss of a good friend of mine Michael (Mike) Hoffman who suddenly passed away on September 22, 2023. This book is written in Journal like format detailing my thoughts and feelings during my first year without my friend Mike. Read More

Poem / Poetry

October 24, 2024

Reads: 38

Comments: 2

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The poem tells a dark tale of betrayal and revenge. The narrator, once in love with a princess, embarks on a violent journey after feeling estranged. He faces inner turmoil and battles as he pursues vengeance against a tyrannical Queen, who was once his lover. Along the way, the narrator… Read More
A prophecy foretells of a vessel, one who can harness the power of the Tree of Life and reshape the Realms. And Reyna Valerious happens to be that vessel, making her the target for the Shadow King, a mad man who is bent on harnessing and turning himself into a… Read More
Miyazaki Shizuka is your typical high school girl of Tokyo high, unbeknownst to the students, she is the heir of one of the noble houses of japan. in school, there she meet Nidetada Mizuki who reminds her of something nostalgic. with all the opposing powers that forcefully tears them apart,… Read More
This non fiction Journal the sequel to my Grief Journey details the thoughts and feelings I had been going through after the death of a close friend during the fall of 2023. Read More

Reads: 55

Comments: 4

The The Horror House House

The verse about the battle between werewolves and vampires and the consequences of this battle Read More

Book / Fantasy

July 25, 2024

Reads: 487

Comments: 8

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Eventually the vast clockwork of time and space reached a singularly special configuration. (5-part short story) (A Lanthian Tale) Read More
This poem about the world and human that live in it... Read More

Tags: drama, tragedy

Reads: 215

Comments: 4

Shelves: 1

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjeCroHYQxU Link to my you tube channel where I read my poetry. Read More

Tags: life, tragedy

In the tranquil village of Oakville, young Joshua Clark disrupts the peaceful life of the Oakers with his rebellious and criminal ways. Sent to a reformation camp, his defiance only intensifies. His journey leads him to the bustling town of Brookvalley, where his actions have far-reaching consequences. "Free Like The… Read More
In "Romeo and Juliet: A Cosmic Tragedy, A Legacy Endured," the ancient rivalry between the Montagues and Capulets transcends terrestrial bounds, unfolding amidst the celestial splendor of the Veronan system. The story opens with Juliet, heir to the Capulet legacy, seeking solace in her family's resplendent gardens. The tranquility of… Read More
The turbulent reign of Caligula is a tale of ambition, betrayal, and madness that unfolds amidst the murky depths of power in ancient Rome. As the young emperor ascends to the throne, whispers of rebellion and treachery echo through the hallowed halls of governance. With each step, Caligula's descent into… Read More

Tags: tragedy, caligula

Reads: 302

Shelves: 1

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Lily thought too much. She thought too much about her life, about her job, about the people of her small town and, of course, about the monster that was caught that day and locked up in the abandonned prison. After all, she was good at not minding her own business.… Read More

Tags: lesbian, tragedy

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